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Toulouse Football Club is a French football team playing in the city of Toulouse, Haute-Garonne. The predecessor side to the club was founded in 1937 as Toulouse Football Club, but sold its players and its place in French Division 1 professional football to Red Star Paris in 1967.
In 1977 the club re-claimed the historical name of its predecessor and adopted new colours of purple and white. The team quickly improved and earned promotion to Division 1 in 1982, followed by qualification for participation in the UEFA Cup in 1984. Their best result to date came in the 1986-87 season with a third place finish and another turn in the UEFA Cup competition, including a well-remembered win on penalty kicks over Maradona's mighty Napoli Calcio.
Throughout the 90s they yo-yoed between Division 1 and Division 2 with the club in frequent financial difficulty. Their financial problems led to their being sent down in 2001 by the French federation and nearly losing their professional status. Exceeding all hopes Toulouse quickly returned to Ligue 1 play in the course of just two seasons. After some disappointing results in their first seasons back in Ligue 1, they managed to scrape a place in the preliminary round of the UEFA Champions League, finishing with a 3rd place.
In recent seasons, Tolouse have gained a reputation for attractive football and
a tradition of fair play making them one of Frances most loved clubs.
Toulouse Blagnac Airport is located 7km northwest of Toulouse. Bus: Airport / Town centre buses leave every 20 minutes from 05:00 to 00:15am And the journey time to City Centre is approximately 20 minutes. Taxi: Taxis are to be found aplenty outside the arrivals hall.
TOURIST OFFICES BP 38001 31080 Toulouse cedex 6 Toulouse
BRITISH CONSULATE 353 Boulevard du President Wilson 33073 Bordeaux Cedex Telephone: (33) (5) 57 22 21 10
BANKING HOURS 0900-1630 Monday to Friday
TOULOUSE AND PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Toulouse is not a very big city, so you can walk to most destinations in the inner city quite comfortably. This is definitely the best way to explore the city. For getting in and out of the centre, Toulouse has a network of bus and metro lines. The metro is relatively small, there are two lines, one going east-west (line A), and the other going north-south (B).
City Centre to Stade Municipal To get to the ground from town take the Metro (line A) to Arenes or Saint-Cyprien and then the bus to Point Saint-Michel. From the main rail station, Gare De Matabiau, take the Metro to Marengo and then a bus to the ground.
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
Toulouse Capitole Capitole is the heart of activity of this busy city. Markets filled with a diverse mix of items are held in the square next to it. Its rich orange façade, defined by elegant columns, are a sight. The area around the building is a constant stream of humanity. Across from the square, cafés and hotels point towards it. Tour the inside for a view of luxurious designs and beautiful artwork.
Roman Ampitheatre of Toulouse The Roman amphitheatre dates back to the first century, and gladiators competed there until the 4th century.
Cathédrale Saint-Etienne La Cathédrale Saint-Etienne resembles a mismatched puzzle. It was built over an extended period spanning the 12th to the 16th centuries, and it shows. It is worth a visit to this disjointed attraction for novelty’s sake alone. Inside, the art and stained glass windows are attractive.
Les Abattoirs Modern Art Museum Toulouse’s modern art museum, Les Abattoirs, has become the expansive home to the several modern and even unorthodox art styles. Artists exhibited include Mepplethorpe, Arman, Dado and Chaissac. Its most treasured work is Pablo Picasso’s “Theatre Curtain,” which dominates a vast wall.
Musée des Augustins Toulouse Musée des Augustins is an art museum or something, but that’s not the reason to go. Go to see the Augustinian monastery building and its spider web of columns and arches. Oh, and the museum has lots of sculptures and paintings. If it were inside a warehouse, the rich sculpture collection would be worth a visit. As it is, this museum provides a double reward as an example of gothic architecture and a fine art museum.
La Cité de l'Espace La Cité de l'Espace on avenue Jean Gonord, Toulouse, accessible by taking the metro to the Jolimont stop or Marengo on Sundays and holidays, and then bus 37, or visit www.cite-espace.com) is a true gem in the region. An ode to Toulouse’s aerospace industry, the museum features a planetarium, hands-on exhibits on space exploration and mock control rooms. This is hugely popular with guys and teenagers alike.
Musée Départemental de la Résistance et de la Déportation Jean-Philippe Musée Départemental de la Résistance et de la Déportation Jean-Philippe opened in 1994 in honour of the anniversary of the Toulouse area’s liberation from Nazis. It is a must for World War II history buffs, providing a unique perspective on the conflict.
RESTAURANTS AND CAFES
Michel Marcel Pierre, 35 rue de Rémusat Friendly, popular bistro serving all the usual French fare in relaxed surroundings.
La Mare aux Canards, 14 rue des Gestes Rustic décor of pink bricks and wood. Local specialities such as cassoulet and foie gras are served here, but punters come for the duck, which is served in many guises.
Yo, 3 rue Henry de Gorsse If all the rich and exquisite French cuisine proves too much after a while, try Yo, a Korean restaurant and salon de the offering lighter alternatives. Friendly service.
Les Jardins de l’Opera, 1 place du Capitole Expertly executed dishes, professional service, an extensive wine list and a lovely courtyard setting right on the main square make this one of the best restaurants in town.
La Boheme, 3 rue Lafayette Charming basement restaurant serving French and local specialties in a romantic setting (an old cellar dating back to the 17th century in fact).
Michel Sarran, 21 boulevard Armand Duportal Excellent French food served in a small, intimate venue (22 covers only). Having a meal here is more akin to eating in someone’s family home than in a restaurant as such.
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